Ramdas Deurao Pawar vs The State Of Maharashtra And Another

ik-7634836 Bombay High Court 4 December 2024 • CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 233 OF 2022 • 17 min read

Judges (1)

Abhay S. Waghwase Delivered

Counsel (3)

N. B. Patil Counsel Respondent Nayana D. Patil Counsel Respondent Nilesh S. Ghanekar Counsel Appellant

Parties (2)

State of Maharashtra Respondent Ramdas Deurao Pawar Appellant

Case Significance

Ramdas Deurao Pawar vs The State Of Maharashtra And Another is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 4, 2024 (citation: ik-7634836). Appeal against conviction under Section 376(2)(f) IPC and Sections 5(m)/6 of POCSO Act for penetrative sexual assault of a 4-year-old victim by a distant relative. The grandmother caught the accused in the act, and medical evidence confirmed injuries consistent with the complaint. The Court found overwhelming evidence of penetrative sexual assault and dismissed the appeal, upholding the conviction and sentence. The case was heard by Justice Abhay S. Waghwase. Counsel appearing: N. B. Patil (counsel for respondent), Nayana D. Patil (counsel for respondent), Nilesh S. Ghanekar (counsel for appellant).

Summary

Appeal against conviction under Section 376(2)(f) IPC and Sections 5(m)/6 of POCSO Act for penetrative sexual assault of a 4-year-old victim by a distant relative. The grandmother caught the accused in the act, and medical evidence confirmed injuries consistent with the complaint. The Court found overwhelming evidence of penetrative sexual assault and dismissed the appeal, upholding the conviction and sentence.

What was the outcome of Ramdas Deurao Pawar vs The State Of Maharashtra And Another?

Appeal against conviction under Section 376(2)(f) IPC and Sections 5(m)/6 of POCSO Act for penetrative sexual assault of a 4-year-old victim by a distant relative. The grandmother caught the accused i...

Judgment

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